SchoolScoresAvonbourne Boys' Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Boys only
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ
01202 398451 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 29 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bournemouth comparisons use the 11 of its 12 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bournemouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 88% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 50% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 49% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 67% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bournemouth. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bournemouth figures pool parents at the Bournemouth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
162 pupils in this year group.
59% — 2 points above the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% | 57% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 47.3 | 50.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
115 pupils in this year group.
90% — 3 points below the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 38% | 45% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 47% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 169 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 146 |
| Of those, offered a place | 130 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 526 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Admissions dates and schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.6% | 20.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.5% | 14.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.5% | 15.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 80% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 73% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4% | 20.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 21.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Lower than 71% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 6.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.24% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 61% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Bournemouth. Higher than 80% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.8% | 15.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Avonbourne Girls Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bournemouth Collegiate School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 27% A*/A at A level
- The Bishop of Winchester Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bournemouth School for Girls 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 96% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bournemouth School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 96% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Twynham School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Livingstone Academy Bournemouth 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Kings Bournemouth 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 17% A*/A at A level
- Glenmoor Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Avonbourne Boys' Academy's Ofsted rating?
Avonbourne Boys' Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 November 2023.
How did Avonbourne Boys' Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 13 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Avonbourne Boys' Academy?
86% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Avonbourne Boys' Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Avonbourne Boys' Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 146 families put Avonbourne Boys' Academy as their first choice for 169 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 130 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147467.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.